TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama defensive end Jonathan Allen, linebackers Reuben Foster and Tim Williams and defensive backs Marlon Humphrey and Eddie Jackson have been named to the 2016 Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list. The award goes to the nation’s top defensive player of the year.

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Allen finished second in the SEC in sacks in 2015 with 12. He also recorded 36 tackles on the season with a team-leading 14.5 tackles for loss.

Foster finished second on the team with 73 total tackles, eight for a loss (-24 yards), with two sacks (-7 yards), three quarterback hurries and nine pass breakups in 2015.

Humphrey earned a starting job at corner in 2015. He made 45 tackles with 3.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions and eight pass breakups.

Jackson led the team in interceptions with six - two returned for touchdowns, a forced fumble and fumble recovery to go with his 46 tackles.

Williams played in all 15 games as a junior and ranked second on the team with 10.5 sacks (-78 yards) to go with 12.5 tackles for loss.

The 2016 winner will be announced at the Charlotte Touchdown Club’s annual awards banquet in December of this year.